Austin Public Library Announces Reopening of Old Quarry Branch and Upcoming Renovation of Menchaca Road Branch
Reimagined Old Quarry Branch reopens June 22 with reopening celebration on June 27; Menchaca Road Branch to close June 14 for major modernization project
Austin Public Library is excited to announce the reopening of the Old Quarry Branch Library following a major renovation project, as well as the upcoming temporary closure of the Menchaca Road Branch Library for its own modernization improvements.
The Old Quarry Branch Library will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22, 2026, with a free community Grand Reopening Celebration taking place on Saturday, June 27 beginning at 10 a.m.
“We are excited to welcome the community back into a reimagined Old Quarry Branch Library,” said Austin Public Library Director Hannah Terrell. “The renovations have transformed the building into a brighter, more flexible, and more welcoming space while preserving the branch’s important role as a neighborhood gathering place. These investments help ensure the library can continue serving the community for decades to come.”
The renovated Old Quarry Branch has been redesigned and updated from the inside out, with improvements including:
- A completely modernized interior layout and updated design for a brighter, more welcoming space
- A new outdoor reading patio
- All new literacy and learning zones for children and teens
- New shelving, flooring, furnishings, and fixtures
- Upgraded HVAC and building systems
- Technology, accessibility, and sustainability improvements throughout the building
The project also included comprehensive asbestos abatement and other infrastructure upgrades to support the long-term future of the branch.
Additional details about the Grand Reopening Celebration, including activities and performers, will be announced on the library’s website.
Old Quarry Branch Library Grand Reopening Celebration
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 10 a.m.
7051 Village Center Dr., Austin, TX 78731
Free and open to the public
As Old Quarry reopens, Austin Public Library is also preparing for the next major branch renovation project.
The Menchaca Road Branch Library will temporarily close for renovations beginning after business on Sunday, June 14, 2026, which will be the branch’s final day open to the public before construction begins. The branch is anticipated to remain closed for approximately one year while the work takes place.
The renovation project at the Menchaca Road Branch will include:
- A redesigned and modernized interior layout for a brighter, more welcoming experience
- New dedicated areas for children and teens
- Literacy and learning zones with colorful design, floors, and shelving scaled to young children
- Technology upgrades and infrastructure improvements
- Updated furnishings, shelving, and finishes
- Additional accessibility and sustainability improvements
Previous work at the branch has already included roof and HVAC upgrades, allowing this next phase of renovations to focus on improving the customer experience and functionality of the space.
Austin Public Library encourages customers who regularly use the Menchaca Road Branch to visit nearby locations during the closure, including:
- Twin Oaks Branch Library
- Pleasant Hill Branch Library
- Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library
The Old Quarry Branch and Menchaca Road Branch renovations, along with the ongoing renovations of the Willie Mae Kirk Branch and the parking lot updates at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill are among the final Austin Public Library projects funded by 2018 bond funds.
Updates on the project, including plans, renderings, and additional information about the Menchaca Road Branch renovation project will be posted on Austin Public Library’s Closures, Renovations, and Construction Updates page: https://library.austintexas.gov/closures